What's on

Father's Day den building and campfire cooking

Come on a short guided walk to woodland near Saddlescombe where we'll make dens, and enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.

Sun 16 Jun 2019

13:30-16:30

Saddlescombe orchid walk and talk

Resident ranger and orchid enthusiast, Graham Wellfare, is offering a wonderful orchid full day out on the downs this June.

Tue 18 Jun 2019

10:30-13:30

Saddlescombe Farm Open Day

Discover this hidden ancient downland farm that was once owned by the Knights Templars.

Sun 23 Jun 2019

10:30-15:30

Bug hunt safari

Join our Rangers to discover what wild minibeasts live in the chalk grassland jungle.

Sat 06 Jul 2019

11:00-14:00

Butterflying on Newtimber Hill

Join resident ranger and butterfly enthusiast, Graham Wellfare on one of England's finest butterfly sites - Newtimber Hill.

Sun 21 Jul 2019

11:00-14:30

Saddlescombe Farm Tudor soap making

Make soap in our Tudor farmhouse at Saddescombe.

Fri 16 Aug 2019

10:00-12:30

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Wildlife photography for beginners

Learn how to use your own camera to take amazing wildlife photographs.

Sat 14 Sep 2019

10:30-15:30

Saddlescombe Farm Heritage Open Day

Discover this ancient downland farm that was once owned by the Knights Templar. Part of the FREE Heritage Open Days scheme.

Sun 15 Sep 2019

10:30-15:30

The Devil's Dyke fungi hunt - part 1

Join mycologist, Martin Allinson and the National Trust for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across glorious Newtimber Hill on the South Downs, near Brighton.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

09:30-15:00

The Devil's Dyke fungi hunt - Part 2

Join us for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across wonderful Wolstonbury Hill, on the South Downs, near Brighton. Expert mycologist Martin Allinson will be on hand to identify and record finds.

Fri 25 Oct 2019

09:30-15:00